Job Ref: # 6953713
Date Posted: 1/1/1900
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Salary (USD): $59,999 - $90,000
Description
The Automation Specialist is responsible for servicing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing Building Automation Systems (BAS) installed at customer facilities. This customer-facing role supports system programming verification, network communications, preventative maintenance, operational testing, and customer training while ensuring building systems operate efficiently and reliably.
This position is ideal for someone with experience in Building Automation, HVAC controls, or industrial controls who enjoys troubleshooting complex systems, working independently in the field, and building strong customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on Building Automation Systems (BAS)
- Troubleshoot digital control systems at existing customer facilities
- Verify system databases, programming, and sequences of operation
- Configure PC workstations, user interfaces, and network communications
- Perform system backups and establish automated backup procedures
- Troubleshoot network communications and BAS protocols
- Conduct operational testing, final inspections, and customer acceptance testing
- Train customers on system operation and functionality
- Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and as-built drawings
- Submit time and expense reports accurately
- Participate in rotational on-call support and occasional overtime
- Follow all company and OSHA safety procedures
Must-Have Skills & Experience
- Minimum 2 years of Building Automation Systems (BAS) experience
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting background
- Experience integrating low-voltage building automation systems
- Experience with BAS communication protocols including:
- BACnet
- LON
- Modbus
- N2
- Ability to read and interpret:
- Mechanical drawings
- Electrical drawings
- Construction documents
- Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work independently in the field
Ideal Backgrounds
- Building Automation Technician
- Controls Technician
- BAS Service Technician
- HVAC Controls Technician
- Energy Management Systems Technician
- Industrial Controls Technician
- Instrumentation Technician
- Commissioning Technician
- Facilities Controls Specialist
Military backgrounds that translate well include:
- Navy Electrician's Mate (EM)
- Navy Interior Communications Electrician (IC)
- Navy Electronics Technician (ET)
- Army 12P Prime Power
- Army 91C Utilities Equipment Repairer
- Air Force HVAC/R (3E1X1)
- Air Force Electrical Systems (3E0X1)
- Marine Corps Utilities Technician
- Coast Guard Electronics Technician
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